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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,266.96, 624,104.04 and 251,050

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,266.96, 624,104.04 and 251,050 is: 346,435.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,266.96 : 624,104.04 = 251,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,266.96/624,104.04 = 251,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,266.96x = 624,104.04 × 251,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,266.96x = 156,681,319,242
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,681,319,242/452,266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,435.48

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